The orientation camp will offer the opportunity for management, the coaching staff and Hockey Canada to present the players with the team’s plans for Sochi, such as playing systems, international rules and regulations and logistics. Hockey Canada held similar camps prior to the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

“I would like to congratulate the players being invited today to our orientation camp,” said Yzerman. “This marks an important step for this program, as it is our only opportunity to be together as a group before Sochi.”

“On behalf of Hockey Canada, we thank the players and staff that will be part of the orientation camp in August,” said Pascall. “This camp is very important in our preparation for the upcoming season, as it allows the management group, coaching staff, support staff and players to share information and continue our planning and preparation for Sochi in February.”

The camp roster includes:

five goaltenders, 17 defencemen and 25 forwards;

46 players with international experience, including 38 with international experience at the senior level (Olympic Winter Games, IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship);

15 players who won gold with Canada at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games;

18 players who played for Canada at the 2002, 2006 or 2010 Olympic Winter Games;

38 players who have played for Canada at an IIHF World Championship;

31 players who have played for Canada at an IIHF World Junior Championship;

17 players who have played for Canada at an IIHF World Under-18 Championship;

four players who won the 2004 World Cup of Hockey with Canada;

three of the eight Canadian players in the IIHF Triple Gold Club, having won Olympic gold, IIHF World Championship gold and a Stanley Cup:

Patrice Bergeron, Eric Staal, Jonathan Toews;

Mike Babcock is the only coach in the IIHF Triple Gold Club;

one player (Corey Crawford) who has yet to represent Canada in international competition;

Details on Canada’s National Men’s Team orientation camp will be announced at a later date, including an event schedule and the media accreditation process.

In addition to the camp roster, Yzerman also announced Canada’s support staff that will work with the team at the orientation camp and will be nominated to the Canadian Olympic Team for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.